McClure Foundation urges modest update to Higher Education Trust Fund to benefit colleges serving low‑income students Rebecca Copan of the McClure Foundation told the House Education Committee that modest statutory modernization of the Higher Education Trust Fund could better direct aid to institutions serving large numbers of low‑income students and described the foundation’s 'free degree promise' pilot.

Rebecca Copan of the McClure Foundation is advocating for a crucial update to the Higher Education Trust Fund that could transform opportunities for low-income students in Vermont.

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Vermont State Colleges seeks planning funds for campus housing and $5M for a Johnson campus heating-plant project Vermont State Colleges officials told the committee they have $1.5M in capital maintenance for FY26 and FY27, have spent $1.2M to date, and are requesting $1M for housing predevelopment and a $5M budget to design and implement a new central heating solution at Johnson campus.

Vermont State Colleges is investing $5 million in a new heating plant and seeking $1 million for innovative housing solutions to better serve students and the community!

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Vermont State Colleges seek $1 million for Johnson housing planning, update heating plant and maintenance work Vermont State Colleges told the Senate Institutions committee they will use institutional funds to cover major maintenance overruns, seek $1,000,000 in state planning funds for a proposed Johnson campus apartment project, and are moving forward with a $5 million central heating plant replacement (planning and implementation).

Vermont State Colleges are pushing for $1 million in state funding to kickstart a proposed on-campus housing project at Johnson, alongside a major heating plant overhaul and urgent infrastructure upgrades!

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Senate hears two joint resolutions on Vermont State Colleges trustees and assembly procedure The Senate gave first readings to JRS 35 and JRS 36, both concerning the election of a military adjutant/inspector and two legislative trustees for the Vermont State Colleges Corporation; both measures were placed on the calendar for action tomorrow.

The Vermont Senate is gearing up for critical decisions on the future governance of the State Colleges Corporation with two joint resolutions set for action tomorrow!

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Board accepts fiscal 2025 audited financial statements; single-audit completion delayed The Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees accepted the fiscal year 2025 audited financial statements at its Nov. 3 retreat. Audit committee reported a clean audit of institutional financials and said the federal single audit remains incomplete pending federal compliance guidance.

The Vermont State Colleges Board just accepted a clean audit for fiscal year 2025, marking a historic achievement in federal student aid compliance after nearly two decades!

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University reports 10% increase in new student deposits for upcoming academic year University sees continued enrollment growth across all student modalities with 10% increase in deposits.

Vermont State Colleges is celebrating a remarkable 10% surge in new student deposits, marking a triumphant return to growth across all learning modalities!

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Vermont State Colleges to receive $8M for heating plant and maintenance projects Vermont State Colleges secure $8 million for renovations and central heating plant replacements.

Vermont State Colleges are set to receive a transformative $8 million boost for essential renovations and upgrades to their heating systems!

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Vermont State College System requests $3.6M for major maintenance and renovations State College System seeks funding for critical facility upgrades and deferred maintenance projects.

Vermont's State College System is fighting to secure $3.6 million for urgent renovations as aging facilities threaten students' futures.

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Chancellor discusses $37M endowment for student aid and scholarships Chancellor details $37 million endowment focused on student scholarships and professional development.

Vermont's colleges are harnessing a remarkable $37 million endowment to transform the future of students through scholarships and professional development.

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